Adams Elementary staff create classroom kits of digital cameras for student use
Posted by Harvey on October 30, 2009 in Teacher Voices
On Wednesday October 28th 2009, staff at Adams Elementary used early release time to familiarize themselves with PTA-funded classroom kits of digital cameras. Staff participated in a hands-on activity led by Instructional Technologist Meredith Blache to learn how to use the kits with their students in support of teaching and learning. Staff are excited about the potential the cameras offer, and discussed how these new tools can be integrated into their Instruction. The Arts focus of Adams elementary lends itself to visual expression, and the cameras were initially seen as a way to capture student products and highlight this program theme. Staff spent time learning to use the cameras and concluded with a brainstorming session of how these versatile new tools can be used, moving quickly past the initial interests to encompass multiple areas of focus including a use in science activities that monitor changes over time to “small moments” type writing activities.
